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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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